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What is IVF?

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Written by Jack Pearson

Jack Pearson

Dr. Jack Pearson is a previously HCPC registered Embryologist with a PhD in reproductive medicine. Prior to joining Natural Cycles leading Medical Affairs, he worked for more than 10 years in a clinical setting working at some of the busiest fertility clinics in the UK. Today he spends most of his time working with experts at the world’s leading institutions to carry out important research with the vision to further the field of female health. He earned his PhD from the University of Sheffield specializing in Sperm Metabolism and currently lives in London.

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In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a term that describes a number of techniques that can be used to help people that are struggling to conceive. Having previously worked as an Embryologist in one of the UK's largest IVF clinics, today I'm honored to be sharing my knowledge about IVF with you. Read on to learn all about IVF from what it stands for to the process itself, success rates, and more….

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